Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager

Salary Range: $10,502 to $13,730 per month

Job Summary:

The Engineering Program Manager (Program Manager) is responsible for leading and managing the operations of an assigned program within the engineering division. Manages and evaluates program and project goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to deliver and improve upon expected performance and outcomes. Performs professional, supervisory and administrative duties under the general supervision of the Engineering Director.

Distinguishing Features:

This is a single professional managerial classification and not part of a series. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning and monitoring the work of assigned professional, technical and administrative staff in either the capital or development program. The Program Manager directs and performs professional-level engineering work that requires specialized and advanced knowledge and expertise, exercising independent professional judgment with limited supervision.

Applies and demonstrates skills, behaviors and attitudes consistent with the standards of the profession and in alignment with District values. The position contributes to the development of new policies, practices and procedures. This position requires a high level of initiative to meet the dynamic nature of the work and involves regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Typical

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Manages program and project operations to ensure compliance with department goals and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and communicates policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Serves as the primary technical advisor, troubleshooting complex issues; assessing District and department needs, and prioritizing and evaluating departmental projects.
• Coordinates with District departments and external agencies.
• Prepares regular projections of and reports on program activities.
• Attends public meetings, such as the District Board and County and City Council meetings; serves as an official representative of the department.
• Provides professional and technical assistance to resolve problems and conflicts, make policy-related recommendations, and facilitate departmental and project operations.
• Oversees the preparation and/or review of complex technical reports, plans, contracts, bid documents, resolutions, and other documentation and correspondence; reviews, analyzes and evaluates information.
• Prepares and manages program and project budgets; monitors expenditures, forecasts program needs, prepares cost estimates, and researches funding sources.
• Develops contracts, project schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee, prepare and issue requests for qualifications and select consultants; manage project staffing.
• Develop complex funding and participation agreements with owners, developers, and contractors.
• Manages the development of design and technical specifications, and reviews and inspects construction and development plans; approves infrastructure acceptance and project closeouts.
• Reviews and approves plans, specifications, drawings, and other technical documents; prepares summaries of design deficiencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions; ensures the accuracy of work products.
• Oversees and manages pre-bid and bidding processes.
• Develop sub-basin plans in accordance with the District's hydraulic model and the General Sewer Plan. Plans and leads updates to the District's General Sewer Plan in coordination with other agencies and District staff.
• Recommends and makes regular updates to the Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates land and easement acquisition efforts, including direct contact with private property owners.

Communications and Public Relations:

Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses and the general public regarding District programs and projects. Serves as a contact and liaison between major stakeholders, including neighboring property owners, County, Cities impacted by the projects, and the District. Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints. Addresses construction issues affecting the public, contractors, and engineers. Represent the organization and programs confidently and positively with internal and external audiences.

Leadership & Supervision:

Directs the daily operations and activities of the program and provides leadership to assigned staff. Reviews incoming work, sets priorities for distributing work, and reviews progress with individual employees to ensure production goals are met; allocates resources. Monitors and reviews staff work to ensure adherence to deadlines and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Interviews and hires, or effectively recommends hiring of staff.

Determines training needs and recommends training programs. Prepares work plans, evaluates staff performance and resolves problems.

Other Duties:

Follow District regulations, codes, policies,…